3 v. (xii, 974 p.) : 25 cm

"Handbook to Life in the Medieval World, looks at the medieval period from the perspective of Christians, Jews, and Muslims who inherited and inhabited the Classical Roman Empire..."--Introd

Includes bibliographical references (p. 873-934) and index

Vol. I. 1. History: Western Europe -- Byzantine Empire -- Muslim Empire -- Jews in the Medieval world -- Chronology -- Reading -- 2. Society: Christian society -- Muslim society -- Jewish society -- Reading -- 3. Economy and trade: Economy and trade in Christian Europe -- Economy and trade in the Muslim Empire -- Jewish economy and trade -- Reading -- 4. Warfare and weapons: Christian warfare and weapons -- Muslim Jihad, warfare and weapons -- Jewish military matters -- Reading

Vol. II. 5. Philosophy and Religion: Christian theology and philosophy -- Jewish philosophy and theology -- Muslim philosophy and theology -- Reading -- 6. Mysticism and magic: Christian mysticism and magic -- Jewish mysticism and magic -- Muslim mysticism and magic -- Reading -- 7. Medicine, science, and technology: Medicine in Europe -- Science and technology in Europe -- Jewish contributions to science and technology -- Medicine, science and technology in the Muslim world -- Reading -- 8. Art and architecture: Christian art and architecture -- Jewish art and architecture -- Muslim art and architecture -- Reading

Vol. III. 9. Literature: Christian literature -- Jewish literature -- Muslim literature -- Reading -- 10. Music and dance: Christian music and dance -- Jewish music and dance -- Muslim music and dance -- Reading -- 11. Holidays and festivals: Christian holidays and festivals -- Jewish weddings, sabbaths and holidays -- Muslim holidays and festivals -- Reading -- 12. Clothing and textiles: Christian clothing -- Jewish costumes and clothing -- Muslim clothing and textiles -- A glossary of hat styles and clothing -- Reading -- List of museums with major medieval collections

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